American Addiction Centers·Park Ridge, Illinois
Responsible for managing discharge planning for hospital inpatients and providing psychosocial counseling to patients and their families. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe transitions of care and maintains accurate medical records.
01150 AMG Park Ridge 1775 Ballard MOB - Geriatrics
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 32
Monday through Thursday/Friday. 8AM-530PM.
$30.70 - $46.05
Discharge planning for hospital inpatients 1) Assess patients for discharge planning needs. 2) Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy. 3) Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge. 4) Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs. 5) Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy. 6) Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges. 7) Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs. 8) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources. Provision of counseling services to patients and families 1) Utilize crisis intervention techniques when indicated. 2) Evaluate patient/family support systems, financial support, lifestyles for patients and/or families. 3) Provide adjustment counseling with emphasis on education/support. 4) Provide information regarding community resources for ongoing counseling services. 5)Provide age specific appropriate assessment and counseling for patients and family support systems. Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements 1) Documentation of assessment and/or plan entered in the medical record adhereing to hospital policy. 2) Documentation reflects accurate psychosocial assessment, case progress, and plan of action Provision of inservices to assigned units and attendance of educational seminars as appropriate 1) Continuing education is a professional responsibility 2) Continuing education units (CEU’s) required for licensure will be completed and documented within NASW timeframes. 3) Conducts inservices on assigned units as indicated and appropriate 4) Conducts support groups as assigned 5) Provides patient, family, significant other education as needs are identified. Preparation of statistical records 1) Conducts monthly audits and enters data as per department policy. Functions as a member of the care management team 1) Attends patient care conferences and multi-disciplinary team conferences. 2) Keeps staff informed of Social Work progress on open cases and notifies appropriate personnel of updates and changes. 3) Collaborates with members of the health care team as indicated 4) Evaluates the patient/family’s psychosocial needs in relation to the medical situation. 5)Continuously collaborates with the assigned case manager. 6)Prioritizes referrals. Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities 1) Offers innovative ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. 2) Collects data as requested by department head.
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Requires a Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school and a valid Social Worker license. Candidates must have field experience within a hospital setting and adhere to the NASW code of ethics.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.